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    Tutela (en. Guardianship)

    /tuˈtela/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of safeguarding someone in legal or personal situations.
    The guardianship of minors is an important aspect of family law.
    La tutela de los menores es un aspecto importante del derecho familiar.
    Right granted to a person to take care of the protection of another.
    She has had guardianship of her younger brother since their parents passed away.
    Ella tiene la tutela de su hermano menor desde que sus padres fallecieron.
    System of protection and assistance for people who cannot look after themselves.
    The state provides guardianship for people with disabilities.
    El estado ofrece tutela a personas con discapacidades.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tutela', which means protection.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    judicial guardianship
    Protection granted by the judicial system to the rights of a person.
    tutela judicial
    administrative guardianship
    Supervision exercised by an authority over an organization or entity.
    tutela administrativa
    to be under guardianship
    To be under the care or protection of someone.
    estar bajo tutela

    Related Words

    tutelary
    That which serves to safeguard; protector.
    tutelar
    ward
    The person who is under guardianship.
    tutelado

    Slang Meanings

    Guardianship
    The situation has turned into a guardianship, where I cannot decide for myself.
    La situación se ha vuelto un tutelaje, donde no puedo decidir por mí mismo.
    To protect
    I will always want to protect my friends.
    Siempre querré tutelar a mis amigos.